Chores

I’ve vacuumed up the carpet and

mopped up the kitchen floor.

I’ve brushed away the cobwebs

spiders spun above my door.

I’ve washed up all the pots and pans,

spread lotion on my dishpan hands.

I’ve shined and glossed the kitchen sink

and stopped to have a Starbuck’s drink.

I’ve had enough of household chores.

I’m ready to play in the sun outdoors.